Risk of Venous Thromboembolism in Patients Nursed at Home or in Long-Term Care Residential Facilities
Joint Authors
Ianes, Aladar Bruno
Arpaia, Guido
Cimminiello, Claudio
Boracchi, Patrizia
Serras, Alessandra
Ambrogi, Federico
Penza, Maristella
Source
International Journal of Vascular Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-06-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
This study investigated the prevalence of and impact of risk factors for deep venous thrombosis (DVT) in patients with chronic diseases, bedridden or with greatly limited mobility, cared for at home or in long-term residential facilities.
Methods.
We enrolled 221 chronically ill patients, all over 18 years old, markedly or totally immobile, at home or in long-term care facilities.
They were screened at the bedside by simplified compression ultrasound.
Results.
The prevalence of asymptomatic proximal DVT was 18% (95% CI 13–24%); there were no cases of symptomatic DVT or pulmonary embolism.
The best model with at most four risk factors included: previous VTE, time of onset of reduced mobility, long-term residential care as opposed to home care and causes of reduced mobility.
The risk of DVT for patients with reduced mobility due to cognitive impairment was about half that of patients with cognitive impairment/dementia.
Conclusions.
This is a first estimate of the prevalence of DVT among bedridden or low-mobility patients.
Some of the risk factors that came to light, such as home care as opposed to long-term residential care and cognitive deficit as causes of reduced mobility, are not among those usually observed in acutely ill patients.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Arpaia, Guido& Ambrogi, Federico& Penza, Maristella& Ianes, Aladar Bruno& Serras, Alessandra& Boracchi, Patrizia…[et al.]. 2011. Risk of Venous Thromboembolism in Patients Nursed at Home or in Long-Term Care Residential Facilities. International Journal of Vascular Medicine،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Arpaia, Guido…[et al.]. Risk of Venous Thromboembolism in Patients Nursed at Home or in Long-Term Care Residential Facilities. International Journal of Vascular Medicine No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Arpaia, Guido& Ambrogi, Federico& Penza, Maristella& Ianes, Aladar Bruno& Serras, Alessandra& Boracchi, Patrizia…[et al.]. Risk of Venous Thromboembolism in Patients Nursed at Home or in Long-Term Care Residential Facilities. International Journal of Vascular Medicine. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-461912